Student Support and Engagement (OSSE)

Overview

The Office of Student Support and Engagement was established to enable schools in offering a variety of high-quality programs that support academic instruction and enrich the development of children during, before and after the school day. The vision of OSSE is that every student is matched with the optimal blend of supports to thrive at every stage and to graduate ready for college and work. We strive to achieve this vision by providing a comprehensive portfolio of K-12 programs, supports and interventions and through meaningful collaboration with areas, schools and partners.

Goals

All students will be matched with the appropriate supports.
Students most in need will receive the most support.
Our programs and interventions will help students thrive and graduate ready for college and work.
Families will be empowered to play an active role in supporting and developing their students.

Current initiatives

Our portfolio of supports can be categorized into five key areas:

Student Support Models

Community Schools Initiative (CSI)
Small Learning Communities (SLC’s)

Learning Supports

Tutoring
- Supplemental Education Services (SES)
- AIM High
High School Credit Recovery
- Evening School
- Summer School
- Virtual Learning

Enrichment and Engagement

Academic Decathlon
After-School All-Stars (ASAS)
Middle and High School Debate
Keep Kids Learning (KKL)

Health and Development

K-12 Competitive and Intramural Sports
K-12 Physical Education
Driver Education

Re-Engagement Pathways

Expulsion Adjudication and Interventions
- Saturday Morning Alternative Reach-out and Teach (SMART) Program
School Based Models for Off-Track Students
- Pathways to Accelerated Student Success (PASS) Initiative
- Youth Engaged in Schools (YES) Initiative